Running Races in California — 2026

There are 928 running races in California in 2026 across 294 cities. The next upcoming race is the Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk Event in Long Beach on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Gardner Health Services 2026 Día de los Muertos Run-Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road Día de los Muertos 5KDía de los Muertos 5K (Kids 0-12)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Oct 31 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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UCSD Score-O

Sat, Oct 31 · La Jolla, CA La Jolla

Trail Score-O (Mass start)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Oct 31 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Run Forever Mile Time Trial

Sat, Oct 31 · Durham, CA Durham

Road Run Forever Mile Time Trial

From $17 Open

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TriFind Race Director Summit

Sat, Oct 31 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Conference

From $100 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Oct 31 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Motherlode Monster Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Jackson, CA Jackson

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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ZombieRunner Halloween

Sat, Oct 31 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Trail 5K5K (13 - 17 yo)5K (12 yo & under) +5

From $25 Open

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Foothill Presents: Nightmare on Hart Park Lane 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 5K Halloween Run

From $45 Open

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Howl-o-ween Doggie Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Virtual Doggie DashPups & Human 5K

From $45 Open

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Whittier Spooktacular 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Whittier, CA Whittier

Road Creepy Crawly ½ Mile Dash - 11 & under5KStudent 5K +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Oct 31 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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The Long Beach Halloween Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Oct 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $18 Open

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PSYKO FIT Halloween HYROX WEEKEND

Sat, Oct 31 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Hyrox Full Simulation (Solo)Hyrox Full Simulation (Doubles)Rox Lite - A Hybrid Competition (Sunday) +5

From $29.99 Open Closing Soon

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Linda Fireman's Association Halloween Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Plumas Lake, CA Plumas Lake

Road 5K10K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Morro Bay Triathlon

Sun, Nov 1 · Morro Bay, CA Morro Bay

Triathlon 5k RunSprint Relay TeamSprint +10

From $50 Open

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Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Nov 1 · Long beach, CA Long beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $25 Open

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DAY OF THE DEAD With MWR

Sun, Nov 1 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Active Duty E1-E6

From $2 Open 10 spots left

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2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes - 11.1.26

Sun, Nov 1 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Triathlon Olympic Swim (1640 yards)5K10K +10

From $23.86 Open

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Clarksburg Country Run

Sun, Nov 1 · Clarksburg, CA Clarksburg

Road Kids Fun Run - 1/2 Mile (Ages 12 and Under)Kids Fun Run - 1 Mile (Ages 12 and Under)5K +3

From $12.75 Open

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Saratoga Education Foundation 5K Fun Run

Sun, Nov 1 · Saratoga, CA Saratoga

Road Kids Dash5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Miles For Meals Virtual Triathlon and Virtual Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Virtual MarathonVirtual Half Triathlon (70.3)

From $90 Open

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Almond Bowl 5K & 10K November 1st, 2026

Sun, Nov 1 · Chico, CA Chico

Road 5K10K

From $40 Open

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Two Cities Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Kaiser Permanente 5k Gavin Gladding Run/WalkKaiser Permanente 10k Run/WalkJD Food Half Marathon +2

From $45 Open

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DINO DASH

Sun, Nov 1 · Tustin, CA Tustin

Road 2K Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk5K Middle School +3

From $0 Open

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Halloween Leftovers – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10K10 Miler +1

From $24.5 Open

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Las Calaveritas 10 Miler

Sun, Nov 1 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Road 5K5 Miler10 Miler

From $30 Open

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Oakland Tech 5km/1 mile Race/Run/Walk Fundraiser

Sun, Nov 1 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Road Oakland Tech 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk FundraiserOakland Tech 5km Fundraiser Race

From $30 Open

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Run With Los Muertos 5K & Block Party

Sat, Nov 7 · Coachella, CA Coachella

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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RunThrough San Francisco at Crissy Field 5k, 100k & Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 7 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Road 5k10kHalf Marathon

From $43.63 Open

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RUN FOR FREEDOM

Sat, Nov 7 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

Virtual RUN FOR FREEDOM 5KRUN FOR FREEDOM 10KRUN FOR FREEDOM VIRTUAL RACE

From $35 Open

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Her Fall Forward 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Dig Deep Dash 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Valencia, CA Valencia

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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SMFA 5K Toy Run

Sat, Nov 7 · San Miguel, CA San Miguel

Road SMFA 5k Toy Run

From $32.5 Open Closing Soon

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Lake Chabot Trail Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Castro Valley, CA Castro Valley

Trail 5K8KHalf Marathon +3

From $25 Open 30 spots left

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Phoenix 5K/10K

Sat, Nov 7 · Paradise, CA Paradise

Road Phoenix 5KPhoenix 10K

From $40 Open

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Bayshore Sprint and 70.4

Sat, Nov 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Triathlon Bayshore SprintBayshore 70.4

From $165 Open

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Brassfield Estate Winery's Whine Now, Wine Later Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Clearlake Oaks, CA Clearlake Oaks

Road 5k Run/Walk10K Run10 Mile Run

From $45 Open

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5th Annual Tiger Run 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Wildomar, CA Wildomar

Road Tiger Run 1 Mile Kids (K-5th) RunTiger Run 5K AdultsTiger Run 5k Students

From $10 Open

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CUHSD ED Foundation: HERO 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road HERO 5K

From $50 Open

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VOLUNTEER: ROSE PARADE FLOAT DECORATING IN LA

Sat, Nov 7 · pasadena, CA pasadena

Active Duty E1-E6

From $12 Open 9 spots left

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NIGHT NATION RUN - LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 7 · Pomona, CA Pomona

Road VIP REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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2nd Annual AMCFF “Running Con Ganas” 5K to Unite Los Angeles Community at LA Mission College

Sat, Nov 7 · Sylmar, CA Sylmar

Road Family RunGeneral AdmissionK-12 & College Students

From $25 Open

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Freedom Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk - Untimed5K Military - Active/Reserve/Veteran5K Run - General Public +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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First Annual Pine School 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Holtville, CA Holtville

Road 1st Annual Pine School 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Beer City Half™ OC

Sat, Nov 7 · Santa Ana, CA Santa Ana

Road Beer StrollBeat the Beast Beer Mile5k +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Santa Rosa, CA

Sat, Nov 7 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Road First Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsAdult Registration +2

From $0 Open

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Tulare Santa Fe Trail-A-Thon 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Tulare, CA Tulare

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Epicpalooza

Sat, Nov 7 · Moorpark, CA Moorpark

Trail Epicpalooza 5KEpicpalooza 10KEpicpalooza Kids 1K

From $25 Open

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